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AT&T completes cell tower near BWCA

AT&T completes cell tower near BWCA

AT&T has completed construction of a controversial new, 450-foot tall communications tower near the Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness Area.
by Dan Kraker

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Minn. wolf hunt lawsuit gets hearing in appeals court

Minn. wolf hunt lawsuit gets hearing in appeals court

A three-judge appeals court heard oral arguments Wednesday on a lawsuit over the DNR's planning for last year's wolf hunt. Two groups environmental groups argue the agency did not follow procedures required in law as it organized the first-ever regulated wolf hunt.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Sand from fracking could pose lung disease risk to workers

Sand is a critical part of the hydraulic fracturing method of oil and gas extraction. But sand is basically silica -- and breathing in silica is one of the oldest known workplace dangers. Inside the lungs, exposure to the tiny particles has been shown to sometimes lead to serious diseases like silicosis and cancer.

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MPCA advises farmers on manure management

A winter of heavy snowfall and freezing rain is giving way to warming temperatures, rapid melting and a potential for flooding. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says that poses challenges for manure management.

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